{"id":60218,"date":"2016-03-14T14:00:06","date_gmt":"2016-03-14T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=60218"},"modified":"2020-12-26T12:10:19","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T17:10:19","slug":"city-announces-plan-for-north-annexation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2016\/03\/14\/city-announces-plan-for-north-annexation\/","title":{"rendered":"City announces plan for north annexation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from the City of Fort Wayne:<\/p>\n

City administration announces plan to continue the growth and positive momentum in Fort Wayne<\/strong><\/p>\n

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(March 14, 2016) – Mayor Tom Henry’s administration today announced an annexation plan that would add nearly 23 square miles and approximately 22,000 people in an effort to continue the growth and positive momentum being experienced in Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n

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The North IV annexation boundaries are Gump and Hursh roads to the north, City of Fort Wayne limits to the south, Schwartz Road to the east, and Dunton Road to the west. Portions of St. Joseph, Perry, Cedar Creek, and Milan townships are part of the annexation area.<\/p>\n

The proposed North IV annexation is part of a progression of annexations north of the current boundary lines. As the urban area expands and more development occurs, the City gradually annexes to capture the urban growth. State law recognizes that municipalities need a way to capture urban growth that surrounds their boundary lines. For decades, leaders have worked to ensure the City limits reflect the population of the urban area.<\/p>\n

The ability to annex recognizes that many residents benefit from a city’s streets, police and fire protection, parks, and water and sewer utilities. Annexation also creates greater tax equity because more of the residents who benefit from living near a large city help share the costs of maintaining that city and its services.<\/p>\n

“This growth plan is an opportunity to enhance Fort Wayne’s position as a leader in providing excellent services to residents and businesses,” said Mayor Henry. “We must be proactive and innovative to move our community forward in the right direction as a growing and prospering City where individuals, families and businesses want to be. By working together, we can build on the momentum and investment we’re experiencing.”<\/p>\n

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Highlights of the most recent annexations:<\/p>\n